Nov 14
Oklahoma’s 2025 crop outlook is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years, with major gains forecast across corn, sorghum, soybeans, cotton, and peanuts. Corn for Grain Sorghum for Grain Soybeans for Beans Upland Cotton Peanuts Corn production for grain is forecast at 16.8 billion bushels, down less than 1 percent from the …
Nov 14
Oklahoma Braces for “Biggie” Warm-Up, which Could Challenge All-Time November Records. Oklahoma is experiencing an unseasonal and historic surge of warmth, with temperatures today and Saturday poised to break daily records and potentially challenge some all-time high-temperature records for the month of November. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the state is already on a …
Nov 14
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, who says the New World screwworm remains a pressing concern for cattle producers across the southern U.S. As winter approaches, he notes that “we’re probably… not going to see it this winter,” but stresses …
Nov 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments made by one of the speakers at the recent King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Symposium, Dr Jason Sawyer, Chief Science Officer of the East Foundation discussed the urgent threat posed by the potential return of the New World screwworm across the Rio Grande. …
Nov 13
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme Drought (D3) has now emerged in southwestern Oklahoma in Kiowa, Jackson and Greer counties covering 0.8% of the state. some Examples of historically observed impacts during a D3 …
Nov 12
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is midway through its annual fall gathering meetings across the state. Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey, who says the atmosphere has been upbeat. “Great crowds, a real mix of young and old, a lot of great discussion, and a lot of good attitudes,” …
Nov 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments with Danette Amstein, Managing Principal of the Midian Marketing Group. Midian Marketing, the only strategic marketing, research and creative agency that focuses solely on making a difference in the meat industry. Amstein is a sixth generation Kansas farmer/rancher. She is active …
Nov 11
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Nov 11
Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Jeff Ball of Bayer CropScience, who opened the conversation by emphasizing that fungicides cannot undo damage that has already occurred, explaining that “it’s basically timing.” He said, “If you’re a little late to the game, you can’t correct what’s already happened.” He pointed out that symptoms such as rust …
Nov 10
Congressman Tom Cole attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend where he spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Cole honored outgoing president Rod Moesel and his eight years of dedicated leadership.. “Rod and I literally go back 50-odd years in Republican politics,” Cole said. “He was my campaign treasurer …
